Human Diseases

This book presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. It provides practical information for both health career and non-professional readers-unlike other books, which are generally too high level or specialized for this purpose. New in this edition are sections on Pharmacology and aging added to each chapter, new photos, an expanded end-of-chapter review complete with case studies, "Fact or Fiction" sections throughout, new sections on Mental Illness and Psychological Disorder and more. Existing content has been updated throughout. It also offers a FREE book-specific Website that connects readers quickly to reliable resources on the Internet and comes with a FREE CD-ROM. Full-color illustrations and photographs are throughout. An ideal reference for health professionals, readers preparing for a health course, biology teachers or for anyone interested in learning more about human diseases.

PART I: MECHANISMS OF DISEASE. 1. Introduction to Disease. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: The Black Death. Introduction. Manifestations of Disease. Diagnosis. Describing Disease. Causes of Disease. Chapter Summary. Resources. Interactive Activities. 2. Immunity, Inflammation, and Immune Disorders. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Inflammation. Defense Mechanisms. Hypersensitivity--Allergies. Autoimmunity. Immune Deficiency. Vaccination. Chapter Summary. Resources. Interactive Activities. 3. Infectious Diseases. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: West Nile Virus. Introduction. Pathogenic Microorganisms. Infection Prevention and Control. Emerging Infectious Diseases. Chapter Summary. Resources. Interactive Activities. 4. Neoplasms. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Cancer. Introduction. Benign Tumors. Cancer. Chapter Summary. Resources. Interactive Activities. 5. Hereditary Diseases. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: President Lincoln and Marfan Syndrome. Introduction to Heredity. Transmission of Hereditary Diseases. Abnormal Chromosome Diseases. Sex Anomalies. Genetic Counseling. Congenital Diseases. Chapter Summary. Resources. Interactive Activities. 6. Nutrition and Disease. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: James Lind: A Treatise on Scurvy. Nutrition. Malnutrition. Vitamin Deficiency, Excess, and Dependency. Minerals. Chapter Summary. Resources. Interactive Activities. PART II: DISEASES OF THE SYSTEMS. 7. Diseases of the Cardiovascular. System. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Dr. Christiaan Barnard. Introduction to the Cardiovascular System. Structure and Function of the Heart. Structure and Function of the Blood Vessels. Arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis. Diseases of the Heart. Vascular Disease. Hypertension. Abnormalities of Heart Conduction. Shock. Age-Related Diseases. Chapter Summary. Resources. Diseases at a Glance. Interactive Activities. 8. Diseases of the Blood. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Four Body Humors. Introduction. Red Blood Cells. Anemia. Bleeding Disorders. White Blood Cells. Diagnostic Tests. Chapter Summary. Diseases at a Glance. Interactive Activities. 9. Diseases of the Respiratory System. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Breathing and Clean Air. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System. Common Symptoms of Respiratory Disease. Upper Respiratory Diseases. Lower Respiratory Diseases. Age-Related Diseases. Diagnostic Procedures for Respiratory Diseases. Chapter Summary. Resources. Diseases at a Glance. Interactive Activities. 10. Diseases of the Digestive System. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Dysentery. The Digestive System. Diseases of the Mouth. Diseases of the Esophagus. Diseases of the Stomach. Diseases of the Intestines. General Disorders of the Digestive Tract. Diseases Indicated by Stool Characteristics. Functions of the Liver and Gallbladder. Diseases of the Liver. Diseases of the Gallbladder. Structure and Function of the Pancreas. Diseases of the Pancreas. Age-Related Diseases. Chapter Summary. Resources. Diseases at a Glance. Interactive Activities. 11. Diseases of the Urinary System. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: The Kidney Transplant. Functions of the Kidney. Diseases of the Kidney. Diseases of the Urinary Bladder and Urethra. Age-Related Diseases. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures. Chapter Summary. Resources. Diseases at a Glance. Interactive Activities. 12. Diseases of the Reproductive System. Learning Objectives. Disease Chronicle: Tuskegee Institute Experiment. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System. Physiology of the Female Reproductive System. Diseases of the Female Reproductive Tract. Neoplasms of the Female Reproductive Organs. Abnormalities of Pregnancy. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System. Physiology of the Female Reproductive System. Diseases of the Male Rep

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